See which apples have been recalled, why, and what to do if you have recalled apples.

Jack Brown Produce in Sparta is recalling Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp and Golden Delicious apples processed and shipped by one of its suppliers, Nyblad Orchards, Inc., from December 11 through December 16, 2017.

The recall is the result of routine sampling at the Nyblad Orchards, Inc. facility which revealed finished apples containing Listeria monocytogenes. An investigation is ongoing into what caused the problem. No illnesses have been reported to date.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

The recalled apples were distributed through retail stores in Michigan, Georgia, Missouri, Indiana and Ohio. The apples were sold or distributed by Jack Brown Produce, Inc. under the brand name "Apple Ridge" including:

WHAT IS LISTERIA?

The apples are potentially contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria infection can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

WHAT IF YOU HAVE RECALLED APPLES?

Consumers who have purchased Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp and Golden Delicious Apples under the brand name "Apple Ridge" on or after December 11, 2017 are urged to destroy the product and contact Jack Brown Produce, Inc. for a full refund. Anyone may contact Jack Brown Produce with questions at 616-887-9568 (Monday-Friday, 8AM to 5PM) and ask for Lisa Ingalls.